Netgem SoundBox comes to Amazon, operator partners promised

Written by CSI

18/05/18

Netgem’s smart soundbar has hit UK retail and will also be bundled by service providers from June.

First unveiled last year, Netgem’s new in-home product is rolling out commercially via both retail and operator channels.

The SoundBox HD is now available direct to consumers under via Amazon.co.uk and the company also expects it to be bundled by service providers starting next month, citing confirmed distribution agreements. Given their previous relationship, EE will presumably be one of these telcos.

SoundBox combines an immersive TV user experience with a high quality sound speaker, giving the viewer access to music and video content directly from the home screen, including Freeview, Prime Video (with one year of Amazon Prime included), as well as thousands of hours of on demand shows & box sets from Amazon and content partners like Hayu, Hopster and Deezer.

Content discovery on the Netgem TV platform is available via a traditional remote control, but also enhanced by using voice control with an “advanced” Amazon Alexa skill. Voice search allows for programme search, channel switching, TV guide and more.